2007-07-03 11:55:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I disagree q6.
2007-07-03 11:57:54 · update #1
It depends on how much influence you have on the outcome.
It's called Visualization. Sports Psychologists teach it to athletes everyday.
2007-07-03 12:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by Max 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the person and situation
assuming it's a situation where there is a decent amount of control and there are things you can do to influence the outcome, if a person has already decided that it's going to turn out badly, s/he will do much less to turn it towards a better outcome, saying "what's the point?" - if they remember that there is still a chance for the better outcomes, they may work a bit harder
i think the real question lies in after the fact - whether they tried or not, if it still turns out badly, how much will they try the next time - - - but there's too many scenarios to lay out...
2007-07-03 19:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by akathepurplecow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your in the mindset to work hard enough for what you want then you will get it. I think that telling yourself that you need to do something gives you the motivation to try and get it done. On the other hand, some of that stuff is just bogus.
2007-07-03 18:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by l'elephant 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that would depend on 'how' realistic, given the circumstances, a person 'sees' the situation.
2007-07-03 19:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by soeasytogetalongwith 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is only perception
not any ultimate facts
2007-07-03 18:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by q6656303 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋